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In reply to the discussion: "That awkward moment when I realized my white “liberal” friends were racists" [View all]JustAnotherGen
(32,025 posts)30. Maybe it's an age difference thing?
The author - a Canadian is pointing out the 'hipster' set he encounters?
I would say for someone maybe 55/60 and older in your demographic - you are spot on.
I'm a gen xer - to me - liberal USED to automatically mean 'racial justice and equality'.
But in a country where it is becomingly increasingly "I got mine screw you go get yours" - perhaps we are seeing this shift? Where not holding something like equality - which I believe IS held near and dear to the hearts of older white liberals and progressives - is key to being in the big tent?
I'm a 40 something looking into this world of 20 somethings and it is disturbing.
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"That awkward moment when I realized my white “liberal” friends were racists" [View all]
Jamaal510
Mar 2015
OP
Where have I been most of your life? On the sidelines with all the other racially ignorant folks.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Mar 2015
#17
Yup, I've noticed the people telling me to learn my place and not be too uppity
IronLionZion
Mar 2015
#16
There is no formal checklist you have to complete before declaring yourself "liberal"
jeff47
Mar 2015
#52
Defenders of the murdering racist officer in Ferguson are everywhere, here at DU and in life
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#57